Visit the magnificent Gothic Duomo, renowned for its distinctive roofline of 135 spires, statues, and gargoyles. Admire its beautifully crafted stained-glass windows, explore the treasury, and see the remains of the original 4th-century baptistry.

Discover Venice with a licensed guide, exploring a city built on more than 100 islands in a lagoon off the Adriatic. Begin in St. Mark’s Square and visit St. Mark’s Basilica, completed in 1094 and home to the relics of Venice’s patron saint. Continue to the Gothic Doge’s Palace with its ornate arches before enjoying a glass-blowing demonstration showcasing the centuries-old tradition of Venice’s most famous craft.

Explore the timeless beauty of Verona on this sightseeing tour. Stroll through lively Piazza delle Erbe, admire the medieval Castelvecchio Bridge spanning the Adige River, and visit Juliet’s House, forever linked to Shakespeare’s famous tale. Continue to the remarkably preserved Verona Arena, a 1st-century AD Roman amphitheatre that still hosts performances today.

Meet six renaissance giants including Giotto, Galileo, and Isabella d’Este, and debate who made the greatest impact on civilisation.

Enjoy a traditional Italian pizza dinner featuring a thin, freshly baked crust and simple, flavourful ingredients. Try classic varieties such as Margherita, with tomato, mozzarella and basil, or Marinara, traditionally made with tomato, garlic and herbs, while experiencing one of Italy’s most iconic culinary traditions.

Discover Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance, with a licensed guide. Admire the Duomo with Brunelleschi’s dome, Giotto’s Bell Tower, and the Baptistery’s famed Gates of Paradise. Visit Palazzo Vecchio on Piazza della Signoria and step inside Dante’s House to learn about the poet’s legacy. At Santa Croce, see the tombs of Michelangelo, Galileo, and Machiavelli. Cross the Ponte Vecchio and visit a leather workshop to discover one of Florence’s most famous crafts.

Explore Pisa with a licensed guide and see the world-famous Leaning Tower, tilted since builders set it on soft ground centuries ago. Visit the Baptistery, renowned for its acoustics, and admire the nearby duomo. Together, these landmarks form the Campo dei Miracoli, their black-and-white marble façades gleaming against the green lawn.

The Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi was first built in 1228 when Pope Gregory IX laid the cornerstone of the Lower Basilica. St. Francis’s body was secretly moved here in 1230 to prevent looting. The Upper Basilica followed after 1239, and both churches were consecrated in 1253.

Discover Rome’s iconic landmarks. At the Spanish Steps, see the “sinking ship” fountain, designed that way because low water pressure forced the artist to place it below street level. Marvel at the Trevi Fountain’s Baroque grandeur, the Pantheon’s soaring dome, and Piazza Navona, where Bernini’s Fountain of the Four Rivers anchors the bustling square.

Visit St. Peter’s Basilica, renowned for its sweeping colonnades and magnificent Renaissance architecture. Inside, admire Michelangelo’s soaring dome, rising approximately 138 metres above the ground, and his celebrated Pietà sculpture. Continue to the Sistine Chapel, where Michelangelo’s extraordinary frescoes, including the iconic ceiling and "The Last Judgment," stand among the greatest masterpieces of Renaissance art.

Enjoy dinner at a local trattoria and experience the welcoming atmosphere and flavours of Italian dining.

Step inside the Colosseum with a licensed guide, once the stage for gladiators, naval battles, and wild beast hunts, and explore the underground chambers where animals were kept. Continue to the Forum Romanum, the hub of Roman politics, religion, and commerce. Conclude at Piazza Venezia, framed by its grand palaces and the striking Victor Emmanuel Monument.

Cameos—oval portraits carved in relief on a contrasting background—have been treasured since ancient Greece and were especially popular in Rome among Augustus’ family. Visit a modern studio to learn how skilled artisans continue the tradition, carving these delicate works of art up close.

Stop in Pompeii, the city where time stood still. Explore the ancient site with a licensed guide and discover a city once home to 20,000 residents before Mount Vesuvius buried it nearly 2,000 years ago. Excavated over centuries, the ruins reveal daily Roman life through public spaces, political graffiti, taverns, and street signs.

Learn the traditional techniques of crafting authentic Italian gelato from expert artisans, set against the picturesque backdrop of Sorrento's charming streets and stunning coastline.

Take a dance lesson, perhaps learning Italy's signature dance, the Tarantella.

From the Bay of Naples, the island of Capri is less than an hour away by boat. Weather permitting, you’ll visit the Blue Grotto, where sunlight reflecting beneath the water bathes the cave in a shimmering silver-blue light.